"Minister Di Maio discussed with his American counterpart Blinken the coordination of the dialogue with Moscow and support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine," the Italian foreign ministry said in a statement.
Earlier, diplomats discussed "a general concern about the buildup of Russian military power on the borders of Ukraine."
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference called the question of a possible "attack" by Russia on Ukraine provocative.
As the head of state emphasized, Russia is pursuing a peaceful foreign policy, while it has the right to ensure its security.